Central Ohio Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Central Ohio
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens featuring interior views and a park as well as a couple
COSI featuring signage as well as a large group of people
Veterans Memorial featuring signage and a memorial
COSI showing signage and interior views

Where to stay in Central Ohio

Santa Maria featuring heritage elements and a bay or harbour

Downtown Columbus

The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Columbus. A stop by Nationwide Arena or North Market might round out your trip.

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Polaris

Polaris is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Polaris Fashion Place and Topgolf while you're in town.

Polaris
Santa Maria which includes a park and signage

Worthington

Unique features of Worthington include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by The Shops at Worthington or McConnell Arts Center while you're exploring the area.

Worthington
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Short North

Short North is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Market and Jazz Arts Group while in the area.

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Easton

Travellers come to Easton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Easton Town Center and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center while you're in town.

Easton
Wexner Center for the Arts which includes theatre scenes and signage

University District

University District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Wexner Center for the Arts and Newport Music Hall while you're in town.

University District
Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

4 out of 5
33 E Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH
The price is AU$228 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$228
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,393 reviews)
Nice place to stay
"Check in was very easy. Staff was very helpful. The room was very clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Sonesta Columbus Downtown
The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

4 out of 5
2110 Tuttle Park Pl, Columbus, OH
The price is AU$244 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$244
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,149 reviews)
"We did uber eats since valet parked the car for us. Registration staff said valet was the cheapest parking option but I don’t know what the other options were. Everyone was very nice and friendly. One drawback about the room was every time some someone flushed in a nearby room we heard it. The super ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center
Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

3 out of 5
633 WEST 5TH AVENUE, Columbus, OH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$204 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$204
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Columbus. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,070 reviews)
Weekend Getaway
"My guy and I enjoyed a weekend getaway while attending a concert at the fairgrounds! Our stay was lovely!"

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Standard Downtown Columbus

The Standard Downtown Columbus

2.5 out of 5
174 W Long St, Columbus, OH
Stay at this aparthotel in Columbus. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Nationwide Arena and COSI are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (21 reviews)
"I had to call for a code to get the key. It was not automatically emailed to me as promised. Hairs on the bed. If you are a light sleeper it was loud there at night. Fortunately, I am a heavy sleeper. Only one ac unit worked, but did keep the place cool enough. All in all an average stay"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

The Standard Downtown Columbus
Cute, cozy, crash pad near bike path!! Quiet, convenient, Short North location!

Cute, cozy, crash pad near bike path!! Quiet, convenient, Short North location!

Columbus
Stay at this vacation home in Columbus. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Ohio Stadium and Nationwide ...
9/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
"The property was as pictured. It was clean, cozy and comfortable. The neighborhood was easily accessible and close to plenty of food and entertainment options. I’d recommend this place to friends and would stay again."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Cute, cozy, crash pad near bike path!! Quiet, convenient, Short North location!
Pool, Hot tub, Sauna, sleeps 29!

Pool, Hot tub, Sauna, sleeps 29!

Lancaster
Stay at this vacation home in Lancaster. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a sauna. Popular attractions Charles F. Alley Park and Goslin Nature Center are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
"The property was excellent and we would recommend this place to anyone. The host was amazing. Communication was excellent, and they worked very hard to make sure that we enjoyed our stay. We could not be happier with professionalism of the host and the cleaning crew and their efforts to make sure ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Pool, Hot tub, Sauna, sleeps 29!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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